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This wonderful video shows just how much joy can come from making toys for children. It brings back memories of Christmas when my 43 year old son was a child. We built lots of toys together then and those times were some of the best of my life.

By watching these videos you can learn a variety of useful toymaking techniques. The first sequence is the finished video with all the components in place and functioning. In the second sequence the toymakers reveal a variety of toymaking skills including one where the toymaker uses polymer clay pressed into hardened plaster molds to create various parts for the dioramas. The videos are filled with many other clever ideas for creating toys. xbt86cusw7

John W. Lewman toy designer www.toymakerpress.com
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This doll house which was made in the early 1800s. It was bought by Mrs Winifred Alice Hibberd from a shop in St. John’s Wood High Street, London in 1965 for £60. It is an engaging example of the minituare artist’s craft. Many of the furnishings have been added in modern times. Building and furnishing doll houses is great play and the following videos show that the doll house hobby is alive and well.

 Posted by John Lewman, toy designer www.toymakerpress.com
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 Deb says on her website: “I believe that creativity is all about the journey, not the destination. I’m never quite sure where my art is going to take me until the project has ended, but I always love the trip!  The main purpose of my website is to share the journey with others who love miniatures as much as I do.” If you love doll houses and miniatures then her site will be a treat. She also has a wonderful blog that you can link to from the website at  http://www.debsminis.com/.

Posted by John Lewman, toy designer www.toymakerpress.com
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Kidcraft’s Savannah dollhouse is designed with a well executed and tender touch. It is produced with delicate attention to detail that provides discovery while being filled with opportunity for creative play. From Kidcraft: “Our goal is to inspire children with the power of their imagination through unique and creative heirloom-quality wooden toys and room furnishings. At KidKraft, we believe that every child is and individual with a limitless capacity to create and explore.”

Posted by John Lewman, toy designer www.toymakerpress.com
Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans.

From the Best Toys Guide: “The Barbie Dream Townhouse is modeled after high end row houses that are highly desired in downtown living. Featuring two separate living areas on two floors, it is easy to see why this modern approach to the classic doll house is one of the best toys 2009.” Barbie has worked the details on this outstanding version of the classic dollhouse. The new design is full of imaginative fun. It appeals to girls who like imaginative glitter and glamour.

Posted by John Lewman, toy designer www.toymakerpress.com
Publishers of fun to make wood toy projects and plans.